Improper Storage of Wound Cleanser Solution
Penalty
Summary
A wound cleanser solution was found left on the bedside table of a resident who was in bed with her eyes closed. The wound cleanser was not supposed to be inside any resident's room, and staff interviews confirmed that the resident did not have any wounds requiring such treatment. The LVN present stated she had not noticed the wound cleanser during her morning rounds and was unsure who had left it there. The Wound Care Nurse also confirmed she had not left the cleanser and questioned its presence, reiterating that it should be stored in the treatment cart after use. Further interviews with the ADON and DON confirmed that the wound cleanser is considered a medication and should not be accessible in resident rooms. Both acknowledged that the solution contained chemicals that could cause adverse reactions and that facility policy requires all drugs and biologicals, including antiseptics and disinfectants, to be stored securely and separately from regular medications. The Administrator also confirmed that medications for wound treatment should be kept in the treatment cart and not left in resident rooms.